Will this work with my TracFone service? Does this phone do GPS without using cell service? Is there a cheaper pay-as-you go provider than TracFone?
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Yes, it will work fine with TracFone. T-Mobile is a better deal right now with their new rates, if you get good signal from T-Mobile in your area. I just switched from AT&T; to T-Mobile. Yes the A-GPS will work without data, but it takes a while to get a lock
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I have nokia 808 unlocked from amazon (white), works with att and tmobile, gps works without data plan! I am using it in the US just need to download maps for your state. phone will work with any gsm sim card.
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If your current tracfone has SIM card, yes Nokia 808 is avoid choice to use GPS without cell service. In otherwords, to use it as gps only you don't need a Sim card or cell service. It will work as a stand alone GPS. I have no idea about pay-as-you go providers.
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Yes, GPS works without a cell service but without live traffic update. I do not know anything about TracFone
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TracFone uses GSM and CDMA... so it depends on what service is in your area. As long as TracFone uses GSM (and SIM Card) in your area you should be fine. This phone requires a SIM card to operate it's phone services. As far as GPS, yes! You can use GPS without cell service and you have the option on GPS online or offline. I'm not sure about if there's cheaper cell service. I use my 808 on AT&T; and use their $10/month unlimited data plan for "dumb phones". Hope this helps.
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The Nokia 808 GPS works without using cell service. I will only take longer to find the nearest satellite than if it is using the cell service. You can save into your phone maps of entire countries so you can use it offline while traveling abroad
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If your tracfone uses a SIM card it should work, but I'm not expert. It should be able to do GPS without cell service, but the time require to "lock on" can take quite a long time with out cell service. I'm not familiar with pay-as-you-go providers.
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The phone comes with a navigation app preloaded, but in order to use it while traveling, you will need to pay your service provider for a data plan. I only use the phone's data functions with wi-fi because I don't have a contract or data plan.
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No. GPS works without the network service. However, it does require the network in order to download the map you need. Then, you will be able to head to the road and the GPS will work properly.
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yes the GPS is great but it can be slow if straight talk has cut back your data usage. But it a pretty good gps. it will ask you do you want a standalone or goole access point when you go to cut it on use google it is faster. it make take a while to pin point your location in rural areas but. it will eventually find you.
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That is not really true if using a Pay as You Go plan. You are not required to have a data plan. I checked on the ATT site. If you have a contract and try to put your sim card in a smartphone, they will detect it and add a data plan automatically.
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This is not true, I've seen others say this same thing, so I called AT&T.; If the phone is used as a gophone you do not need to purchase a data plan. If you use it as a contract or any other "plan" you need the data plan. The $25/month or $50/month Gophone refill cards will work. Not trusting the answer on the phone I used the online chat and asked an AT&T; rep the same question and got the same answer.
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Not familiar with Tracfone. This is a world unlocked phone which means they will work on GSM systems with a carrier that will provide you a SIM card for their network as I understand it. Just contact Tracfone and ask these questions they should be willing to help. Works on Consumer Cellular which is an ATT network.
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Works ONLY on the Verizon pay as you go plan. If you want to use it for Tracfone, or one like that, Verizons policy is that they will not unlock it unless it's been used under the Verizon plan for six (6) months. So, if you're looking to use a decent phone (rather than the junk Tracfone forces on it's victims) with the advantage of a good usage rate, get the UNLOCKED Moto G at 2 - 3 times the price. Don't bother to ask Tracfone these questions - you'll get a different answer each time you ask the question + their on-line help always has a "technical difficulty" hmmmm...
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Jeff i buy the phone to use it in another country....the phone works fine with all GSM carriers i dont know tracfone company but if it uses GSM you should be fine .... Hope this help you
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you don't need to have data service for gps work. this is stand alone gps, so no monthly charge for gps.
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Cool, thanks. It looks like this is exactly the phone I have been holding out for: GPS, awesome camera, etc...Does the GPS work flawlessly right out of the box, or are updates necessary?
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This phone doesn't even have a Glonass GPS and beside, in order to do that "if it works" You'll need and app that aloud you to save the maps before going offline. I will recommend you to purchase a Garmin GPS or something better. Not this cellphone
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It is simple gsm phone, so it works on ATT wireless network. The web page for Tracfone has a zip code check and shows this for is good.....
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Its best to contact Verizon or which ever carrier you might use to get accurate answer. I have always the bundled services as eventhough I mostly call and text, sometimes might want to goggle something or use the gps app.
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OK, let me answer my own question. Yes, it works. I'm actually surprised how well the GPS radio works on this phone, I can get a fair lock indoors, which a dedicated Garmin can't pull off. This is without a carrier data plan, that is aGPS minus the "a". Copilot worked fine for the easy drive I gave it so far. The hardware is willing, you'll have to check elsewhere to find out if Copilot is good enough for you.Edit: The phone doesn't do any good when the battery is dead. I'm finally finding that, with everything but the GSM radio off, this thing is lucky to give 20 hours of standby time. So, on second thought, it's completely useless. OK, let me answer my own question. Yes, it works. I'm actually surprised how well the GPS radio works on this phone, I can get a fair lock indoors, which a dedicated Garmin can't pull off. This is without a carrier data plan, that is aGPS minus the "a". Copilot worked fine for the easy drive I gave it so far. The hardware is willing, you'll have to check elsewhere to find out if Copilot is good enough for you.Edit: The phone doesn't do any good when the battery is dead. I'm finally finding that, with everything but the GSM radio off, this thing is lucky to give 20... » Read More OK, let me answer my own question. Yes, it works. I'm actually surprised how well the GPS radio works on this phone, I can get a fair lock indoors, which a dedicated Garmin can't pull off. This is without a carrier data plan, that is aGPS minus the "a". Copilot worked fine for the easy drive I gave it so far. The hardware is willing, you'll have to check elsewhere to find out if Copilot is good enough for you.Edit: The phone doesn't do any good when the battery is dead. I'm finally finding that, with everything but the GSM radio off, this thing is lucky to give 20 hours of standby time. So, on second thought, it's completely useless. « Show Less
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yes tracfone uses GSM networks only all u have to do is google to see if your cell carrier uses gsm network most do except verizon thanks
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For this model, you need to have a WiFi connection or purchase a Sim Card for 3G service. Otherwise, you can not use GPS; it will not function.